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HV59 UFU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,474 mi
Last recorded164,474 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 UFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 164,474 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 157,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 151,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,387 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure both (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,505 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to half inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 138,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to half inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,623 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,623 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,734 miles

diesel test passed,trigger point not met.

undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HV59 UFU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 103,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 UFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV59 UFU registered?

HV59 UFU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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